Luka Modric celebrated his 37th birthday on Friday as the Croatian continues to maintain a high level on the pitch while still being Real Madrid’s compass in midfield. Accurate passes, verticals, assists and goals. Coach Carlo Ancelotti can’t think of a starting XI without Modric in it, but what is the secret that makes the player maintain such a level? Modric tries to answer even though it is very simple for him. The Croatian emphasizes that he lives for football and thinks about it 24 hours a day.
“What’s the secret behind my shape? It’s a question that I find a little difficult to explain to others, even though it’s simple for me personally. I think about football 24 hours a day and I think that is very important. I really love what I do and I’m enjoying my profession like never before because I know I’m at a difficult age for a footballer. Maybe that’s why I’m motivated because I don’t know how long this level will last in this club that always demands the maximum. I try to enjoy training and matches and all this helps you feel good. I am grateful to God for the talent he has given me, but then you have to work every day and you have to be very dedicated to the profession. Talent without work is nothing, it takes a lot of work to be successful. Now I come to Real training much earlier than the schedule and have breakfast, then I consult with the physiotherapists to go to training after a light warm-up. Then I go home and spend time with my family, that’s my daily routine. A bit boring, isn’t it?”, said Modric/SS/.
